CVE-2021-24703

Name: CVE-2021-24703
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-11-23T20:15:09.757+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.7/10EPSS 0.39%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-24703 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.7/10 on the CVSS scale. The Download Plugin WordPress plugin before 1.6.1 does not have capability and CSRF checks in the dpwap_plugin_activate AJAX action, allowing any authenticated users, such as subscribers, to activate plugins that are already installed.. EPSS estimates a 0.39% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Download Plugin WordPress plugin before 1.6.1 does not have capability and CSRF checks in the dpwap_plugin_activate AJAX action, allowing any authenticated users, such as subscribers, to activate plugins that are already installed.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.7/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.39%

30.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Metagauss	Download Plugin	< 1.6.1

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/4ed8296e-1306-481f-9a22-723b051122c0Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/4ed8296e-1306-481f-9a22-723b051122c0Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 23, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-24703?

How severe is CVE-2021-24703?

CVE-2021-24703 has a CVSS score of 5.7/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.39% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-24703?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST